OM/SM-TDH-CE
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5.1 Equipment Description
5.1.1 General
Groen model TDH are stainless steel, steam
jacketed, table-top mounted, tilting kettles with a
self-contained, gas-heated steam source. The kettle
body is welded into one piece and furnished with a
reinforced bar rim and welded "butterfly" pouring lip.
The interior of the kettle is polished to a 180 emery
grit finish, and the exterior is given a bright
semi-deluxe finish. The unit is ASME shop inspected
and registered with the National Board for working
pressures up to 50 PSIG. Kettle support, tilting
mechanism, and controls are contained in an
enclosed compartment resting on a base plate.
Tilting is provided by a self-locking, worm-and-gear
device, or a pull tilt handle.
The self-contained steam source is heated by
propane or natural gas and ignition is by electronic
spark.
Charged at the factory with treated, distilled water,
the steam source provides kettle temperature of
65
o
C to 150
o
C. Controls include a thermostat,
pressure gauge, gauge glass, safety valve, pressure
limit control, low water cut-off, on/off switch and a
multi-functional gas control valve.
The gas supply shuts off automatically when the
kettle is tilted.
Service connections are required for gas and 230-V,
single phase, 50 Hz electricity.
Important
:
Prior to operation, clean out the kettle pan
thoroughly using hot water and detergent. Rinse
out and dry thoroughly.
The gas burners are protected by an electronic
flame failure device which incorporates
automatic ignition of the burners and instant
shut-off of the gas supply to the burners should
a gas supply interruption occur.
5.1.2 Available Options
Options available with listed models include:
a) One piece, lift-off cover.
b) Basket inserts.
c)
Stand that supports the unit and holds a pan in
position for filling.
d) Fill faucet with swing spout.
e) Kettle Brush Kit.
5.1.3 Operational and Maintenance Safety
WARNING
INSTALLATION OF THE UNIT MUST BE DONE
BY PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO WORK WITH
E L E C T R I C I T Y A N D P L U M B I N G I N
ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CODES.
B E F O R E R E P L A C I N G A N Y P A R T S ,
DISCONNECT THE UNIT FROM THE ELECTRIC
POWER SUPPLY AND CLOSE THE MAIN GAS
COCK. ALLOW FIVE MINUTES FOR UNBURNED
GAS TO VENT.
TO PREVENT SHOCKS, ALL APPLIANCES
WHETHER GAS OR ELECTRIC, MUST BE
EARTHED
.
CAUTION
OPERATORS MUST READ, UNDERSTAND AND
FOLLOW CAUTIONS AND SAFETY AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN
THIS MANUAL
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